Why Xiaomi Phones Aren’t Popular in the USA

Xiaomi phones are all the rage in many parts of the world. They’re affordable, packed with features and have a loyal following. So why aren’t they popular in the USA?

Well, there are a few reasons.

Firstly, Americans love their iPhones. It’s like a national pastime to stand in line for hours to get the latest model. And if it’s not an iPhone, it’s got to be a Samsung. Anything else is just…un-American.

Secondly, Xiaomi phones are just too darn affordable. Americans love to spend money on their gadgets. If it doesn’t cost an arm and a leg, it can’t be good quality right? Wrong! But try telling that to someone who just dropped $1000 on their new phone.

Lastly, Xiaomi’s business model just doesn’t fit with the American way of doing things. In the USA, carriers rule the roost and Xiaomi’s low-cost approach just doesn’t jive with that.

So there you have it – three reasons why Xiaomi phones aren’t popular in the USA. But hey, who knows what the future holds? Maybe one day they’ll all be walking around with Xiaomi phones in their pockets!

~ AVI

PS:

What is the market share of iPhones in Singapore vs other brands?

In February 2023, Statcounter Global Stats reported that Apple had a 22.54% market share while Samsung had a 15.65% market share. Is there anything else you would like to know?

Sources:

(1) Singapore: market share of leading mobile brands 2021 | Statista. https://www.statista.com/statistics/938741/singapore-market-share-of-leading-mobile-brands/ .
(2) Mobile Vendor Market Share Singapore | Statcounter Global Stats. https://gs.statcounter.com/vendor-market-share/mobile/singapore .
(3) Smartphone market in Singapore – Statistics and facts | Statista. https://www.statista.com/topics/5842/smartphones-in-singapore/ .